2741 N Salisbury St. • West Lafayette, IN 47906 • (765) 463-7546

March 2016Westminster Village DirectorsExecutive Director Vicki GregoryHealth Facility Ben BlankenshipAdministratorMarketing Director Dawn WalkerController Pat MillerHuman Resources Director Todd PayneAdministrative Services Stacey JohnsonDirectorHealth & Wellness Jordan MorrowDirectorDining Services Director Rickey KerrPlant Operations Director Mick Dalton

Important Phone NumbersConcierge Desk 463-7546After-Hours Emergency 337-4966Village Mart 464-5153Village Salon 464-8896

Concierge Desk HoursEvery Day 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Main Dining Room HoursLunch: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Dinner: 4 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Village Pub HoursSunday–Saturday ..........11 a.m.–8 p.m.

The Pavilion Cafe HoursBreakfast: 7 a.m.–11 a.m.

Open: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Questions About This Issue?Contact Aly Smith

IL Life Enrichment Coordinator,at (765) 464-5116, Asmith@wvwl.org

Exploring New OpportunitiesMarch is the beginning of spring: green blades push

through the ground and tree buds begin to sprout newleaves. It is the season of growth and renewal, andconveys a sense of newness. For me, spring is theseason that encourages me to want to try new thingsand explore new ideas.

At Westminster Village, we have a lot of ways toexplore new interests and hobbies. Whether yourpreference is volunteering, enjoying musicalperformances, expanding your knowledge, enjoying anouting, or reflecting during one of our many spiritualopportunities, there is something for everyone at theVillage. I am especially excited for the opening of theLive Well Fitness and Rehab Center. Not only will theCenter expand our fitness offerings, but theprogramming in the new art studios will be incredible!

During this month, I hope you will explore newopportunities. With the opening of the new Center,who knows, maybe I will be encouraged to becomehealthier, fit and more active (one can onlyhope anyway)!

- Stacey Johnson

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We were sorry to saygoodbye to so many

of our wonderfulresidents during the

last month.~

Margaret CliftonJanuary 19

~John MuncieJanuary 22

~LaNelle Geddes

January 25~

Ruth StaufferJanuary 25

~Eugene LeakJanuary 27

~William Andrews

January 28~

Robert DaleFebruary 1

~Lotte HirschFebruary 4

~Helen CraneFebruary 6

Let’s Spring Into March!The groundhog saw his shadow in

February, which means an early spring!With spring right around the corner,there is a lot of preparation to do. Goingoutside again is so exciting after beinginside almost all winter. Take a minute totake in the beautiful scenery around youand take this opportunity to jump startsome healthy habits:

Spring CleaningTime to declutter and get rid of clothes

and items you can do without! Donatethe items to a good cause or give them toa friend! Make more time for yourself byclearing your schedule. Schedule time toaccommodate an activity you enjoy!

Get Healthy OutdoorsOne of the best feelings is being able

to walk outside again and not be facedwith chilly wind temperatures. Take astroll around the outside property and

soak up some natural andhealthy Vitamin D. Always makesure to protect yourself whileoutdoors. If walking outdoorsalone is not your favorite activity,then start or join an outdoorwalking group!

Eat HealthyFresh fruits and vegetables will

be in season. Swap out someheavy soups for salads.Incorporate fresh fruit andvegetables in your meals to giveyou natural energy!

Try These Spring ExercisesWalking is a low impact exercise

that allows you to move at a pacethat is right for you. It is key tohave the right shoes and be sure tostretch afterward.

Swimming is low impact andimproves endurance andflexibility. Water relieves the stresson bones and joints. Doing lapsin the pool works all muscles bystretching and flexing.

Cycling is a low impact exerciseand easy on the joints! Use thebiking trails around the Village.

Stretching improves flexibilityand range of motion. Stretches inthe morning and evening arebeneficial to keep your musclesflexible.

Gardening activities, like diggingin the dirt and pulling weeds, helpmove your muscles. Use agardening stool to help avoidinjury.

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Keeping Busy in March!We have a lot planned for this month! On March 3, we will have a Newcomer’s

Tea to welcome our new Westminster Village residents. Meet the Conductor is onMarch 4, a St. Patrick’s Day Theme Dinner on March 17 and the Parkinson’sSupport Group on March 24. We have several informational presentations duringthe month of March, including Lafayette Transitional Housing on March 7, thePurdue Liberal Arts Lecture on March 9, the Purdue Discovery Park presentation onMarch 16, the IN Bicentennial presentation on March 22, and the IN WildlifeFederation presentation on March 29. For music, we will host the Purdue GleeClub on March 1, the Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society on March 2, a Roaring’20s Dance Show on March 15, the Pat Murphy Music Ensemble on March 17,Jaden Street Jazz Band on March 21, The Scott Greeson Duo on March 23, andSusan Boots Sings the Classics on March 28. It is going to be a busy and fantasticmonth- we hope to see you at as many events as possible!

Keeping FitTake a walk around campus, visit the

fitness center or take a class.Fitness Center Open 24/7

~Stretchercise

Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m.Golden Zumba

Mondays, 3:30 p.m.Ballroom DancingMondays, 6 p.m.

BoilerFitTuesdays, 11 a.m.

Balance ClassTuesdays, 2:30 p.m.

Line DancingFirst and third Tuesdays of the

month, 1:30 p.m.Brain Boot Camp

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.Yoga

Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m.Tai Chi ExercisesThursdays, 1 p.m.

Canceled on 3/3 and 3/24

SpiritualWelcome Dawn Bodi

Westminster Village Chaplain~~~

Joy in the Morning Bible StudyTuesdays, 11 a.m.-Courtyard Chapel

Resident Prayer and ShareThursdays, 10 a.m.-Courtyard Chapel

Bible StudyThursdays, 2:30 p.m.- Pub

Conference/CardinalScripture Sharing for WomenFridays, 10:45 a.m.-A4 Lounge

Catholic ServicesMass, Saturdays, 4 p.m.-Firefly

Communion, Wed., 3/2, 10 a.m.-CYCRosary, Mon., 3/28, 11 a.m.-CYC

Episcopal CommunionTuesday, 3/15, 1:30 p.m.-CYC

Protestant CommunionWednesday, 3/16, 2:30 p.m.-TARVespers - Sundays, 4 p.m.-Firefly

3/6: Rev. David Doane, Holy TrinityLutheran

3/13: Rev. Kate Walker, Retired3/20: Dan Berger, Retired

3/27: Dawn Bodi, WVWL Chaplain

Wellness

Family MedicineDr. Dodt

Wed., March 21:30 p.m.

~~~St. E Nursing

StudentsWed., March 2

9 - 11 a.m.~~~

AudiologistThurs., March 3

9 a.m.~~~

Medication Drop-OffWed., March 98 a.m. - 4 p.m.

~~~Low Vision Support

GroupWed., March 16

1:00 p.m.~~~

PodiatryThurs., March 17

8:30 a.m.~~~

Grief andBereavement

Thurs., March 171:00 p.m.

~~~Parkinson’s Support

GroupThurs., March 24

5:00 p.m.~~~

Well-InformedWed., March 30

7:00 p.m.

March 2016

HappyBirthday2 Shirley Eads7 Mary Henkel10 Gary Bennett11 Lee Schrader12 Carolyn Stump12 Lila Sullivan14 Evelyn Reckerd16 Nadyne Parman17 Lloyd Hammerton21 Robert Geiger21 Eleanor McKay21 Martha Schrader22 Barbara Carter22 Martha Shelby24 Marian Oberholtzer25 Judy Johnson28 Lou Carr30 Millie Baker30 Rosemary Benner30 David Eads30 Gladys Fisher30 Barbara Phillips31 Jane Burton

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Welc meNew Residents

Pat BaughPaul Geiger

Evalyn Windle

Sunday Monday Tuesday

Check for changes orcancellations posted onChannel 91, the kiosk, eventflyers, weekly highlights,and/or on the dailyannouncements.

HAPPYST. PATRICK’S

DAY

19:00 Realities of Life-C11:00 BoilerFit-FF11:00 ‘Joy in the Morning’ BibleStudy-CYC1:00 Movie 'Woman in Gold'Tune Into Channel 911:30 Line Dancing-VS1:30 Writing Interest-C42:30 Balance Class-C7:00 Purdue Glee ClubPerformance- WH

Name Tag Week 6

4:00 Vespers-FFRev. David Doane, HolyTrinity Lutheran Church7:00 Sunday Night Movie 'TwoMules for Sister Sara’ Tune into Channel 91

Name Tag Week 7

10:00 Stretchercise-FF/TT12:00 Popcorn-VS1:00 Monday Movie'Sister Act '-FF3:30 Golden Zumba-VS6:00 Ballroom Dance Class-VS7:00 LAF Transitional HousingPresentation-TT/FF

Name Tag Week/Floor Mtgs. 8

9:00 Cottage ‘A’ Meeting-C10:30 Life Enrich. Plan.-TT11:00 BoilerFit-FF11:00 ‘Joy in the Morning’ BibleStudy-CYC1:00 Shining Up-VS1:00 Movie 'Two Mules forSister Sara’ Channel 912:30 Balance Class-C2:45 Cookies & Milk-CYAR

Daylight Saving Time 13

4:00 Vespers-FFRev. Kate Walker, Retired7:00 Sunday Night Movie 'Julie& Julia' Tune in to Channel 91

Floor Meetings 14

9:00 Landscape Committee-C10:00 Stretchercise-FF/TT10:30 Vespers Committee-C12:00 Popcorn-VS1:00 Monday Movie'Sister Act 2'-FF3:30 Golden Zumba-VS6:00 Ballroom Dance Class-FF

159:30 Resident Council-C10:45 Depart: ‘Lunch Bunch’To Szechuan Garden11:00 ‘Joy in the Morning’-CYC1:00 Columbian Park Zoo-C1:00 Movie ‘Julie & Julia’Chan. 911:30 Episcopal Comm.-CYC1:30 Line Dancing-VS1:30 Writing Interest-C42:30 Balance Class-C7:00 Roaring ’20s Show-WH

First Day of Spring 20

4:00 Vespers-FFDan Berger, Retired7:00 Sunday Night Movie'Mama Mia' Tune in to Channel91

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10:00 Stretchercise-FF/TT12:00 Popcorn-VS1:00 Monday Movie'The Awful Truth’ -FF3:30 Golden Zumba-VS6:00 Ballroom Dance Class-VS7:00 Jaden Street JazzBand-WH

2210:00 All Resident Mtg.-WH11:00 BoilerFit-FF11:00 ‘Joy in the Morning’ BibleStudy-CYC1:00 Movie 'Mama Mia' TuneInto Channel 912:30 Balance Class-C2:45 Cookies & Milk-CYAR7:00 Indiana BicentennialPresentation-TT/FF

Easter 27

4:00 Vespers-FFDawn Bodi, WestminsterVillage Chaplain7:00 Sunday Night Movie'Hope Springs' Channel 91

289:30 Hosting Group-C10:00 Stretchercise-FF/TT11:00 Catholic Rosary-CYC12:00 Popcorn-VS12:30 Resident Open Art-C41:00 Monday Movie 'My BigFat Greek Wedding’ -FF3:30 Golden Zumba-VS6:00 Ballroom Dance Class-VS7:00 Susan Boots Sings theClassics-WH

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11:00 BoilerFit-FF11:00 ‘Joy in the Morning’ BibleStudy-CYC1:00 Movie 'Hope Springs'Tune Into Channel 912:30 Balance Class-C7:00 Indiana WildlifeFederationPresentation-TT/FF

Westminster Village Event Calendar

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday29-11 WL Pub. Library-VS

9-11 St. Elizabeth NursingStudents -VS10:00 Brain Boot Camp-FF10:00 Catholic Comm.-CYC1:00 Poker Games-VS1:30 Dr. Dodt-WC2:30 Yoga-FF5-6 Tippecanoe ChamberDinner Music-DR7:00 Tippecanoe ChamberMusic Performance-WH

39:00 Depart Grocery Shopping9:00 Backpacking-VS9:00 Lafayette Hearing-WC10:00 World Wonders DVD-FF10:00 Resident Prayer-CYC1:00 Tai Chi- CANCELLED2:00 Newcomer’s Tea-WH2:00 Open Bridge-VS2:30 Bible Study-Pub Conf3:00 Knit & Crochet-MH7:00 Depart: PU Convo.

49-12 Flea Market-LL9:00 Coffee & Donuts-VS9:30 Sing-a-long-CY10:00 Stretchercise-FF/TT10:45 Scripture for Women-A41:30 Village Voices-VS3:00 Meet the Conductor-C6:15 Depart: WLHS Musical‘Big Fish’7:00 Euchre & Adopt aGrandparent-VS

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4:00 Catholic Mass-FF7:00 Depart: LafayetteSymphony Orchestra7:30 Depart: PU Convo.

Name Tag Week 9

8-4 Medicine Drop-Off-WC10:00 Cottage ‘C’ Meeting-C10:00 Brain Boot Camp-FF1:00 Poker Games-VS1:00 Depart Walmart & Meijer2:30 Yoga-FF7:00 Purdue Liberal ArtsLecture Series-TT/FF

Name Tag Week 10

9:00 Depart Grocery Shopping9:00 Backpacking-VS10:00 World Wonders DVDSeries-FF10:00 Resident Prayer-CYC1:00 Tai Chi-FF2:00 Open Bridge-VS2:30 Bible Study-C

Name Tag Week 11

9-12 Flea Market-LL9:00 Coffee & Donuts-VS9:30 Sing-a-long-CY10:00 Stretchercise-FF/TT10:45 Scripture for Women-A41:30 Village Voices-VS7:00 Euchre-VS

Name Tag Week 12

4:00 Catholic Mass-FF

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9-11 WL Pub. Library-VS10:00 Brain Boot Camp-FF1:00 Low Vision SupportGroup-FF1:00 Poker Games-VS2:30 Yoga-TT2:30 Protestant Comm.-TAR7:00 PU Discovery ParkPresentation-WH

178:30-Podiatrist-WC9:00 Depart Grocery Shopping9:00 Backpacking & Soap-VS10:00 World Wonders DVD-FF1:00 Tai Chi- FF1:00 Food Committee-C1:00 Grief & Bereav.-MH2:00 Open Bridge-VS2:30 Bible Study-C3:00 Knit & Crochet-MH4-6:30 St. Patty Dinner-DR7:00 Pat Murphy Ens.-FF/TT

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9-12 Flea Market-LL9:00 Coffee & Donuts-VS9:30 Sing-a-long-CY10:00 Stretchercise-FF/TT10:45 Scripture for Women-A412:00 CityBus-MH1:30 Village Voices-VS7:00 Euchre & BoardGames-VS

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4:00 Catholic Mass-FF

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9:30 Depart IL Outing: PUDiscovery Park & Nine IrishBrothers10:00 Brain Boot Camp-FF1:00 Poker Games-VS1:00 Depart: Tippecanoe Mall2:30 Yoga-FF7:00 Scott Greeson MusicalDuo-TT/FF

249:00 Depart Grocery Shopping10:00 World Wonders DVDSeries-FF10:00 Resident Prayer-CYC10:30 History Committee-C1:00 Village Voices EasterPerformance-WH1:00 Tai Chi- CANCELLED2:00 Open Bridge-VS2:30 Bible Study-Pub Conf Rm4:00 Catholic Mass-C5:00 Parkinson’s Support-FF

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9-12 Flea Market-LL9:00 Coffee & Donuts-VS9:30 Sing-a-long-CY10:00 Stretchercise-FF/TT10:45 Scripture for Women-A41:30 VillageVoices-CANCELLED3:30 Inter. Conversations-MH7:00 Euchre-VS

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10:00 Saturday Mornings atWestminster-FF/TT- PattyUseem, ‘On the Roof of Africa”4:00 Catholic Mass-FF

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10:00 Brain Boot Camp-FF10:30 Hospitality Comm-C1:00 Poker Games-VS2:30 Yoga-FF7:00 Well Informed-WH-Incontinence

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9:00 Depart Grocery Shopping9:00 Backpacking-VS10:00 World Wonders DVDSeries-FF10:00 Resident Prayer-CYC1:00 Tai Chi-FF2:00 Open Bridge-VS2:30 Bible Study-C

C4 C-4 ConferenceC Cardinal RoomCYC Courtyard ChapelFF Firefly RoomLL Lower LevelMH Mendelsohn HallTT Tulip Tree RoomVS Village SquareWC Wellness CenterWH Whitsel Hall

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Thank You!

Thank you to thosewho helped make last

month a success!!~

Mia SmithDeacon John Jezierski

Rev. PaulNewman-Jacobs

Rabbi Phil CohenThe Westminster

Village FoundationRev. Dr. Don NeadAndrew GutweinDr. Thomas Jones

West LafayetteMusicale

Peg BryantSarah Huang

PU Liberal ArtDepartment

Greg O’HaverNadya Dubikovsky

Dr. Michael SheridanCityBus

Theresa FischerJennifer Williams

Area IVArvid Olsen

Bennetts GreenhouseLafayette Public

LibrarySt. Elizabeth Nursing

StudentsBeth Lageveen

Leprechaun Lore!The Irish fairy known as a

leprechaun is a familiar figure duringSt. Patrick’s Day (March 17)celebrations. Here are more fun factsabout this wee little man:

• Leprechauns are shoemakers, andlegends say they can be detectedby the tap-tap-tapping of a tinycobbler’s hammer.

• If a leprechaun is caught, he willoffer three wishes in exchange forhis freedom.

• There are no female leprechauns.• Did you know that Leprechauns

originally wore red! According tothe book Legends and Stories ofIreland published in 1831,leprechauns wore red and acocked (tri-cornered) hat, shoesand buckles.

• According to legend, leprechaunsdance the Irish jig so much theywear out their shoes.

• The original name for leprechaunwas lobaircin meaning‘small-bodied fellow.’

• Some stories about leprechaunssay that they are mischievouswhile other stories say they areharmless creatures that keep tothemselves.

• Some legends say leprechaunscarry one gold coin for everyyear they have been alive.

• The Irish isle may havepopularized the legend ofleprechaun, but they weren’tthe first to create stories aboutsmall people. Holland, forinstance, has the “Kabouter,” asmall “gnome-like” creaturethat cobbles shoes (betterknown today as a “gnome”).

No matter what you believe, St.Patrick’s Day is always a fun holidayand we hope the luck of the Irishfollows you wherever you may be!Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!

Birthday Fun!On Wednesday, February 3, we held the January and

February birthday dinner for those residents withbirthdays during either of these two months. Birthdaydinners celebrate residents from all areas ofWestminster Village and are held every other month tocelebrate residents and build fellowship across theVillage. With help from resident Dick Jaeger on thepiano and Dining Services, the event is always afantastic time! We would like to wish one more HappyBirthday to those residents who recently attended thebirthday dinner; and we can’t wait to celebrate yourspecial day with YOU! Cheers to another trip aroundthe sun!

Residents Harry Hirschl andSol Gartenhaus at theBirthday Dinner

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Time to Spring Forward!Spring is the time of year when we

must ‘spring’ forward into daylightsaving time. Effective April 2, 2006,Indiana became the 48th state toobserve daylight saving time. Currently,80 of Indiana’s 92 counties are oneastern time, while the rest of thecounties observe central time. Those inthe central time zone are located in theGary and Evansville metro areas of thestate. Regardless of which time zoneyou are in, we will all spring forwardtogether!

With the state being rich inagriculture, many farmers have beenopposed to daylight saving time. Theirdays are governed by the sun, not theclock. They argue that when the timesprings forward, they are still workinginto the evening, while most othershave been off work for hours.

Supporters of daylight saving timeagree that Indiana should have atimekeeping system that is in sync withthe rest of the nation to preservebusiness practices. They say that manybusiness hours have been lost due toout-of-state colleagues not being ableto keep up with the time differences.

No matter what side you agree with,daylight saving time is coming! Markyour calendars for Sunday, March 13 at2:00 AM and set your clocks forwardone hour before you go to bed Saturdaynight. Happy Spring!

VolunteerCorner

This month’s featured volunteer isMario Antonetti. Mario and his wife,Marge, moved into a cottage in August2015 as they awaited completion oftheir new hybrid home, which theymoved into mid-January.

Mario said that his career withUARCO left no time for volunteering.Since moving back to the area 23 yearsago, he has volunteered with WALAand St. Elizabeth Hospital. And, eventhough Mario has moved twice in thepast six months, he still found timeto volunteer.

Mario says moving into Westminsterwas an adjustment; and, he feels thatbecoming involved has helped. A loveof books and wanting to be engagedled to Mario’s recent appointment asChair of the Library Committee. Hesaid he is enjoying his new role and ispleased with the transition thanks tothe wonderful guidance he receivedfrom Mary Jane Fleener.

Mario recommends to new residents,“Get active in the community. Getinvolved. It is good for the soul.”

Transportation

Sign Up in theBlue Bookto Attend

~~~West Lafayette

MusicalBig Fish

Fri., March 4Depart 6:15 p.m.

~~~Purdue University

Convocations42nd Street

Thurs., March 3Depart 7 p.m.

Manual CinemaSat., March 5

Depart 7:30 p.m.~~~

Lunch BunchSzechuan GardenTues. March 15

Depart 10:45 a.m.~~~

Purdue DiscoveryPark and NineIrish Brothers

Wed., March 23Depart 9:30 a.m.

~~~Marsh and Payless

Every Thurs. 9 a.m.~~~

Walmart or MeijerWed., March 9Depart 1 p.m.

~~~Tippecanoe MallWed., March 23Depart 1 p.m.

March 2016

Assisted Living Activities

Playing the Table Drum. Clockwise from left:Stephen Wilson (Music Therapist), MaryTatlock, Betty Carr, Helen Byers, Phyllis Sexton,Lois Jones, Dortha Osmun, Gladys Hodge,Guthrie Carr, Mary Henkel, Alice Messman,and John Wilms (far right).

Hello from Assisted Living!February was a busy month for us! We celebrated

Groundhog Day with a fun shadow hunt throughoutAssisted Living, Mardi Gras with delicious Polish paczkitreats and beaded necklaces, Valentine’s Day withhandmade cards and decorations, and Leap Day withorigami frogs. We enjoyed music from one of our veryown playing golden oldies for Piano Hour with Gladys.

March is shaping up to be just as much fun as February.We’ve got fantastic art projects coming up, along with Irishmusic for Saint Patrick’s Day, music from Jason Wells, achair volleyball tournament, and all kinds of Eastercrafts—including traditional Ukrainian painted eggs.

The amaryllises we planted in January are blooming outof control— spring is almost here!

Health Center Happenings

Karen Lauterbach visits withsweet puppy Kalim

Hello From the Health Center!In February, we celebrated Mardi Gras with decorations, activities

and food. We also learned about Chinese New Year and the manytraditions that are practiced during this special time of year. Love wasin the air as we celebrated Valentine’s Day sharing chocolates andflowers with one another. We also had a visit from a furry friend, apuppy named Kalim. As he explored the building, meeting and greetingthe residents with a wagging tail and wet nose, he turned all frownsupside down.

This month, we will celebrate March birthdays with cake andrefreshments. We also will have some new musicians visiting. We willcelebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Easter with activities and decorations.We will continue to have coffee and donuts every Friday morning. Wealso bake cookies that are served every other Tuesday. We are veryexcited about celebrating these special moments together and wouldlove to have you join us!